HOPE.

My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus' blood and righteousness, I dare not trust the sweetest frame, but wholly lean on Jesus' name... On Christ the solid rock I stand, all other ground is sinking sand, all other ground is sinking sand...

 

In this time of change I have to admit... I am hopeful. 

Hope is in the air.

But as much as sometimes I feel like it would be easier (because I can see with my eyes :) to trust in a man- (President Obama- bless him)

 I know that the only one I can really trust, and build my life on is Jesus. 

I will continue to pray for our president to lead our country righteously-

But I know that the only one who will make a difference is Jesus. 

I pray for President Obama to know him fully, everyday. 

I pray for him to  lead our country- with the help of the Father into righteousness, and peace.

But I know that a man can fail us. 

So that is not where my hope rests.

Tink

For a long time after watching the Tinkerbell cartoon Judah wanted to be called Tinkerbell, because "Tinkerbell FLYS!" .... until we watched the Peter-pan cartoon...

 Now it's... "I Peter-pan!" 

The other day I found "Peter" playing with this little doll of Nora's, I asked him what he was doing and he said... "I Peter pan! I take care of Tinker bell!"

And ever so sweetly he rocked his little "Tinkerbell" in his arms "Tinkerbell sleep- mama.."

"I luv-ah my Tinkerbell!"

Had to share this amazing little moment... cause it didn't last long.

Favorite things #3 Naps

Enough said.

Favorite things #2 Lollipops

Is there anything quite as wonderful as a child and a GIANT lollipop? I remember going to those candy shops at the beach as a child....

LONGING for one of those huge suckers....

So during this trip I gave into the urge...
I think I enjoyed it as much as they did!

A few of my favorite things #1 Quilting

I have to admit, I've been pretty discouraged in the blogging world recently. I wrote the most beautiful post about herbs- that I had been formating in my brain for about a week, in which I was about 2 minutes away from posting- and my computer shut down, I lost the entire thing. I thought about trying again, but the inspiration had been spent, it was no longer urging me to write... based out of that disappointment- it has taken me this long to have the "ummff" to try to write again. So here it is... I got this idea to blog about my favorite things, snidbits (yes it is a word- MY word :) of my life...So my favorite thing list begins... in no particular order.

Favorite thing #1 Quilting

I feel like quilts bring us closer to an era that time slows down
People talk face to face
Memories are treasured and heirlooms created
Warmth, security...knowing you are loved

Sleep

12 Am. and I am still up.

 The house quiet

The kids and Mark asleep

Although no one really seems to understand it, I need the time. 

I know it makes my mornings harder, and I probably should go to bed earlier, 

but my mind doesn't turn off until I've had some me time.

Is there anyone else out there like this? 

Restless sleep, yet totally exhausted.

Maybe I need to exercise, I've heard that helps with sleep.

And fat.

And depression.

Yes. Exercise. That's the answer.

Now to Do it.

I let you know if I do.